ATLANTA – Head Coach Felton Huggins Jr., Senior DL Jimmy Edmonds, and Grad LB Jaylen Johnson to attend 2023 SIAC Football Media Day at Chic-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, GA.
 
Media Day will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the Head Coaches Interviews beginning 9:05 a.m. following the completion of the coaches interviews Individual Team and Coach Interviews will begin at 10:30 a.m. 
 
Following media the SIAC will announce the 2023 Hall of Fame Class along with honoring Kentucky State's own Collier Higgs as he will be receiving his Man of the Year Award. 
 
2022 Replay 
Under the guidance of Paul Hamilton, Kentucky State football achieved a 4-6 overall record and 4-3 in league play during the 2022 season. The Thorobreds excelled in time of possession (34:59 minutes per game, 2nd in Division II), passing yards per completion (16.25 yds per rec., 6th), and rushing offense (220 yds per game, 14th). Additionally, they led the SIAC by allowing just 110.8 rushing yards per game and dominated offensively with 220 rushing yards per game.
 
2023 Schedule
Date                                             Opponent                     Time
Thursday, August 31st                 vs Clark Atlanta              7 PM
Saturday, September 9th             vs Tuskegee*                 1 PM
Saturday, September 16th           at Allen*                           TBA
Saturday, September 23rd           vs Fort Valley State*       1 PM 
Saturday, September 30th           vs Albany State*HC        2 PM
Saturday, October 7th                 at Grand Valley State        TBA
Saturday, October 14th               at Lane*                            TBA
Saturday, October 21st               at Benedict*                      TBA 
Saturday, October 28th               at Morehouse*                  TBA
Saturday, Noveber 4th                vs Central State*               1 PM
 
Head Coach Felton Huggins Jr. Profile Click Here for Bio Information
In Feb. 2023, Felton Huggins Jr. became Head Football Coach at Kentucky State, following his role as Assistant Coach for Wide Receivers at McNeese State. Previously, he served as offensive coordinator and inside wide receivers coach at Charleston Southern, where his players achieved notable rankings and records. At LaGrange College, his offenses consistently excelled in the USA South conference, with players earning accolades and setting team records.
 
Student-Athlete Profiles 
Jimmy Edmonds; Defensive Linemen | 6'2" | 280 lbs | Sr. | Louisville, Ky. – Ballard HS 
In his junior season (2023) Edmonds played in 9 games and had an outstanding season. He achieved a career-high of 15 solo tackles and a total of 28 tackles, including 13 assisted tackles. Furthermore, he recorded 7 solo tackles for a loss and 5 assisted tackles for a loss, accumulating a total of 51 yards. Edmonds earned 2 pass breakups (PBU), with 1 against Benedict on Sep. 24 and 1 against Savannah State on Oct. 2.
 
In 2021, as a sophomore, Edmonds played in 10 games and accumulated 23 tackles, comprising 10 solo tackles and 13 assisted tackles. He displayed his defensive prowess with 7 solo tackles for a loss, as well as 5 tackles for a loss amounting to 39 yards. Edmonds achieved 4.5 sacks, with 3 unassisted sacks and 3 assisted sacks, totaling 24 yards. 

During his freshman year in 2019, Edmonds played in 9 games and showcased his skills with a season high of five tackles against Jackson State on September 28. He recorded a total of 14 tackles, with 9 solo tackles and 5 assisted tackles. Edmonds also tallied six solo tackles for a loss and one assisted tackle for a loss, amounting to a total of 41 yards. Additionally, he achieved 4 sacks unassisted, resulting in a total of 26 yards. Edmonds earned 2 pass breakups (PBU), with 1 against Tuskegee on September 14 and 1 against Jackson State on September 28.
 
Jaylen Johnson; Linebacker | 6'1" | 220 lbs. | Sr. | Perry, Ga. – Perry HS
In his junior season (2023), Johnson played in 10 games and made a significant impact on the field. He recorded a total of 63 tackles, with 24 solo tackles and 39 assisted tackles. Johnson had 3 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles for a loss, amounting to a combined loss of 15 yards. Furthermore, he earned 1 pass breakup (PBU) and 1 interception (INT) throughout the season.
 
In 2021, as a sophomore, Johnson played in 8 games and showcased his defensive skills. He accumulated 18 tackles, with 13 solo tackles and 5 assisted tackles. Johnson demonstrated his ability to disrupt opposing offenses with five solo tackles for a loss, totaling 43 yards. Additionally, he achieved 2 sacks, resulting in a loss of 20 yards. Johnson earned 1 pass breakup (PBU) and forced 1 fumble during the season.
 
During his freshman year in 2019, Johnson played in 7 games and contributed significantly to the team's defense. He totaled 16 tackles, with 8 solo tackles and 8 assisted tackles. Johnson recorded 1 solo tackle and 3 assisted tackles for a loss, resulting in a combined loss of 12 yards.
 
 
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